Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2020
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Santos CSG approval planned
A timeline has been set for the approval of the Santos Narrabri gas project.
Sensors set on water use
CSIRO scientists are working to maximise every drop of irrigation water for farmers.
States call for drought support
Queensland and New South Wales have accused the Federal Government of abandoning a popular drought assistance scheme.
AEMO engages on future moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is working with the renewable energy industry to develop priorities for Australia’s energy transition.
CO2 turned useful
Engineers are converting carbon dioxide emissions into chemical building blocks for fuel and plastics.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
Experts back SMART approach
Scientists say shark nets should be replaced by drumlines in Queensland.
Forest fight erupts in Victoria
Traditional owners and environmentalists are disrupting logging in Gippsland and Central Highlands.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
River rules not helping
Experts say the overlooked “human factor” in water management rules can have serious consequences.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
Polluted flows revealed
Polluted water running off a mine site in NSW is entering rivers that supply some of Sydney's water.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Solar systems tested
Research engineers say double-sided solar panels which tilt to follow the sun may be the most cost-effective model.